Archaeology
Archaeological methods, the human past and heritage, and the archaeology of Ghana for university students.
About Archaeology on DigiTransact Mastermind
Archaeological methods, the human past and heritage, and the archaeology of Ghana for university students.
Each of the 8 Archaeology skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 52 Archaeology questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Archaeology work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
8 Archaeology skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Archaeology practice sets you should be able to:
- What archaeology studies: Practice questions on what archaeology studies.
- Big themes in the human story: Practice questions on big themes in the human story.
- Great sites and finds of Ghana: Practice questions on great sites and finds of ghana.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Archaeology question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
Current evidence indicates that modern humans first evolved in:
- Africa
- Europe
- Australia
- South America
Working: Fossil and genetic evidence places the origin of Homo sapiens in Africa over 200,000 years ago, from where humans spread across the world.
Archaeology is the study of:
- Past human life through material remains such as artefacts, structures and landscapes
- Dinosaur biology only
- The stars
- Modern fashion
Working: Archaeology reconstructs how people lived from what they left behind - tools, pottery, buildings, food remains and landscapes - complementing written history and oral tradition.
The forts and castles of Ghanas coast, such as Elmina and Cape Coast, are:
- UNESCO World Heritage monuments central to Atlantic trade history
- Modern hotels only
- Natural rock formations
- Recent film sets
Working: The chain of coastal forts and castles, including Elmina Castle built in 1482, are World Heritage monuments documenting centuries of trade, including the transatlantic slave trade.
Main topics and skills
Archaeology is organised into 3 topic groups covering 8 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
Archaeological Methods
Human Past and Heritage
Archaeology of Ghana
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Frequently asked questions
What stage of school does Archaeology suit?
Archaeology currently covers University. Every skill carries its own level tag, so you can start at the stage you are studying and move up once the earlier work is secure.
How is Archaeology organised here?
The Archaeology bank is grouped into 3 groups such as Archaeological Methods, Human Past and Heritage and Archaeology of Ghana, and every group breaks down further into separate skills.
How many Archaeology questions are there?
The bank holds 52 Archaeology questions spread over 8 skills, each one paired with the reasoning behind the correct answer.
Can I revise for tertiary coursework with this?
The Archaeology skills are grouped by the levels sat for tertiary coursework, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework. Filter by level to focus on the stage you are being examined on.
Can I read Archaeology pages without signing in?
No account is needed to read a Archaeology skill page. Create a free one when you want progress kept between visits rather than starting again each time.
Related subjects
Free archaeology courses to watch alongside
Full video courses from universities and educators, free to watch and listed on their own pages here.
How this page was produced
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